“The traditional full-size passenger cars that were built by the U.S. automakers (General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, and American Motors) up to the 1970s “can carry six occupants plus vast amounts of luggage over long distances in great comfort, with more than adequate performance, and will give reasonable gas mileage under such conditions.”
Full-size cars were also denoted for their length, nearing 4,953 mm (195 in) in basic low-priced, family sedans. The luxury models often tended to reach 5,350 mm (211 in).”
1973 Buick Electra 225: was 229.5 in. long
:...1973 Buick Electra 225:...”
And it was awesome... like floating over the highway.
Had a 1972 Plymouth Fury four door for a little while, around 1982 or ‘83. Sweet ride. Remember driving it to the Jersey Shore, Atlantic City Expressway. Blowing down the highway at 95mph, didn’t even realize it... not a bump felt.